Thermometer for air temp?

[HikerToo_imp]

Anyone keep an air temp gauge on the motorcycle? Seems like I kept a cheap plastic one on my last one, and find myself keep looking down for the temp like I do in my car, of course on a motorcycle outside temp is more important as it gets cooler and you need to dress properly....
I did see this on Amazon but seems a little big to mount on the CB gauge area.
Amazon.com

 

[Ole]

I like mine. Go to a kitchen supply store and get one with a big dial. The shaft is about 5".
$8.00

zip tie or tape it to the bars

 

[HikerToo_imp]

Ole, is that for real ?

 

[Ole]

not only is it real, I have used the same thermometer on my last 3 bikes

my eyes aren't what they used to be the large dial is the schnizzle

and no batteries to worry about

 

[Tripod_imp]

I have used clocks and thermometers from this company, Formotion:

http://www.formotionproducts.com/gauges_menu.htm

 

[HikerToo_imp]

Tripod, Do you think the C- Mount ones for 1" bars will fit the CB? I think our bars are 7/8" ?

http://www.formotionproducts.com/p-cm-11100.htm

 

[Lord Popgun]

I have a thermometer from these people: The End | My Website

They have clocks and thermometers and have 7/8" mounts.

 

[Tripod_imp]

Tripod, Do you think the C- Mount ones for 1" bars will fit the CB? I think our bars are 7/8" ?

http://www.formotionproducts.com/p-cm-11100.htm

Not sure. I have not used the handlebar mounts. Only the mounts that go on the plate that holds speedo and tach. I have also had them on the steering stem nut.

 

[rboe]

Another user of Clocks4Bikes here. Bought a clock and thermometer for the Quota. Took them off when I sold it so now the CB has the thermometer. Looks factory.

 

[mininsx_imp]

Here's several examples: http://www.aerostich.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=thermometer&dir=desc&order=relevance

I bought a handlebar clip clock once for my Nighthawk 750 from Aerostich and accidentally broke it (my fault) and I called them and ordered another one explaining what I'd done and they sent another one to me for free!

 

[HikerToo_imp]

can anyone verify we have the 7/8" handlebar on the CB1100?

 

[CB4ME_imp]

can anyone verify we have the 7/8" handlebar on the CB1100?

I measured mine at 0.90" which is a shade over 7/8". Folks with a micrometer can verify.

 

[AndyHe_imp]

I purchased this one from
http://www.formotionproducts.com/all-product-list/cm-21100

Note that I had to use a bit of rubber innertube on the inside of it for it to match the bar diameter as it is a bit large at 1".

And here is what it looks like installed... I think its a good match:

( Note the mileage... had to stop and take a photo of that for the history book. )

 

[ClassicVW_imp]

Ole, I do hope your distance vision is better! For your sake and everyone else's!

 

[AndyHe_imp]

One more note on where I put the thermometer (center of bar)... when I'm sitting in traffic or riding my bike anywhere near close to a slow speed, the thermometer heats up quite quickly from the air rising from the engine. Even on a day where it is 65 out, it quickly goes to 80+. So it's not a great place to put it but it sure looks good there.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Andy,

Mine is a different brand, but mounted in the same spot and does the same thing.

 

[rboe]

Ditto.

 

[Ole]

Ole, I do hope your distance vision is better! For your sake and everyone else's!

No worrys mate! My long range vision is very good it is just the in tight stuff. Like reading the newspaper under poor light.

 

[Papa Weeley_imp]

I've used several of the Formotion items, and they're really nice, high quality products, but the problem I find with any thermo on a bike, is being directly in the sun all the time, it tends to read WAY higher than the actual temperature, rendering it just about useless. :-/

 

[Lord Popgun]

Yeah Papa, but it just looks so dang cool! :celebrate: